This training will review the components of a complete biopsychosocial evaluation for a person experiencing psychotic symptoms, including how to evaluate for differential diagnoses. Attendees will practice engagement techniques for patients with psychosis and their families, as well as psychoeducation strategies that foster rapport-building and hope. Information will be presented on the evidence-based coordinated specialty care model for first episode psychosis, including empirically validated psychotherapy modalities.
FREE Training
Audience: professionals in psychology, behavioral health, and social work
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Speakers: Melissa O'Dell, MD; Riley Machal, MD; Sarah Fischer, PhD, LP.
This training has been approved for 2.75 continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists* and 2.75 CE credits for Nebraska LMHP/LIMHP. Credits will be awarded to participants who attend the entire training.
*Continuing education for psychologists may be used by other licensed behavioral health professionals. Please check with your licensing board. Continuing education credit is granted on a one credit per one instructional hour basis.
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center (NUPPC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The NUPPC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
OBJECTIVES
- Outline the components of a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment for a patient presenting with psychotic symptoms.
- Discuss the challenges that stigma and social distancing present for people with psychosis in accessing care.
- Describe the components and key principles of the coordinated specialty care model for treatment of first episode psychosis.
See event flyer for more info: go.unl.edu/first-episode-psychosis
Sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center.
There are no personal or professional relevant conflicts of interest in relation to this presentation.